Jason Lee

Experience

Jason Lee is a Manager with the HVS Los Angeles office. He attended the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Jason graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in May 2022. While attending Cal Poly, Jason held several leadership positions in his fraternity and was an active member of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. Jason was also admitted into the Eta Sigma Delta international honor society for hospitality students. Before joining HVS in July 2022, Jason worked as a corporate accountant at Brighton Management. His past hospitality experience includes a limited-service airport hotel, a luxury beachfront hotel, and restaurants.
 

Testimonials

"HVS remains the gold standard for hotel appraisals. Excellent work, quick turnaround, and great communication." – Benjamin Levin, Smith Hill Capital

Employment History

July 2022 to present
HVS CONSULTING AND VALUATION SERVICES
Los Angeles, California
 
2021–2022
BRIGHTON MANAGEMENT
Diamond Bar, California
 
2020–2020
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LAX
Los Angeles, California
 
2019–2019
LE MERIGOT, JW MARRIOTT BEACH HOTEL & SPA
Santa Monica, California

Education

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
BS – The Collins College of Hospitality Management
 
Other Specialized Training Classes Completed:
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Basic Appraisal Principles
Basic Appraisal Procedures
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts I & II)
Real Estate Finance, Statistics, Valuation Modeling
CA Law
CA Supervisor Trainee

Hotels Appraised

Sample List for Illustrative Purposes

ARIZONA 
Motel 6 Douglas, Douglas
Landmark Lookout Lodge, Tombstone
 
CALIFORNIA 
Econo Lodge Blythe, Blythe
Coachmans Inn, Carmel
Hilton Concord, Concord
Proposed WoodSpring Suites Corona, Corona
Hotel Mira Vista, El Cerrito
Holiday Inn El Monte Los Angeles, El Monte
Yosemite Cedar Lodge, El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge, El Portal
Proposed Home2 Suites by Hilton Fairfield, Fairfield
Quality Inn Fresno Yosemite Airport, Fresno
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward, Hayward
Proposed Hyatt Place Hayward, Hayward
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Larkspur Landing Marin County, Larkspur
W Hollywood, Los Angeles
Econo Lodge Lodi, Lodi
Proposed Hilton Garden Inn Marysville, Marysville
Quality Inn Modesto, Modesto
Residence Inn Modesto North, Modesto
Aloft Mountain View, Mountain View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley, Napa
Meritage Resort at Napa, Napa
Chase Suite Newark, Newark
Marriott Oakland City Center, Oakland
Holiday Inn Ontario Airport, Ontario
DoubleTree by Hilton Palmdale, Palmdale
Nest Palo Alto, Palo Alto
Hampton by Hilton Paso Robles, Paso Robles
Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma, Petaluma
Four Points by Sheraton Pleasanton, Pleasanton
Proposed Hampton by Hilton Redwood City, Redwood City
Proposed Upscale Select-Service Redwood Life Hotel, Redwood City
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento
Omni Hotel San Diego, San Diego
Club Quarters San Francisco, San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection, San Francisco
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Downtown SOMA, San Francisco
Palihotel San Francisco, San Francisco
Washington Square Inn, San Francisco
Aloft San Jose Cupertino, San Jose
Proposed Hampton by Hilton San Mateo San Francisco Airport, San Mateo
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara, Santa Clara
Hilton Sonoma Wine Country (Closed), Santa Rosa
Proposed Hotel Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa
Proposed Hyatt Studios Selma, Selma
Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn Sonoma, Sonoma
Proposed Hotel Sonoma - Hanna Center, Sonoma
Sonora Inn, Sonora
Deerfield Lodge South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe
AC Hotel by Marriott Sunnyvale Cupertino, Sunnyvale
Fairfield by Marriott Tracy, Tracy
Hampton by Hilton Tracy, Tracy
Fairfield by Marriott Vacaville, Vacaville
Residence Inn by Marriott Vacaville, Vacaville
Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek
Proposed TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wildomar, Wildomar
 
FLORIDA 
EAST Miami, Miami
 
HAWAII 
Hilton Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
Trinity Portfolio Valuation, Honolulu
Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort, Koloa
 
NEVADA 
Proposed Convention Center, Carson City
Towne & Country Motel Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Econo Lodge & Suites Winnemucca, Winnemucca
 
TEXAS 
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Irving
 
UTAH 
Proposed Washington Hotel, Washington

My Articles

An Overview of San Francisco’s Prolonged Recovery

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco has been navigating a difficult recovery affected by multiple issues, from safety concerns to a weak convention calendar. However, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic given the growing presence of AI companies and major sporting events planned for 2026.

• September 5, 2024 By Jason Lee , John Berean

• Hotel Operations , Development & Construction , Travel & Tourism , Convention, Sports, Entertainment , Economic Trends and Cycles , San Francisco , California , United States , North America

Slow but Steady Recovery for the Silicon Valley Lodging Market

Silicon Valley historically experienced strong lodging performance driven by high-rated corporate demand during the week. Thus, the rise of remote work policies has had an impact on recovery. However, the presence of Big Tech, surging interest in AI technology, and expansion of the life-sciences sector are anticipated to drive growth in this market over the long term.

• August 18, 2023 By John Berean , Jason Lee

• Development & Construction , Technology , Economic Trends and Cycles , COVID-19 , San Jose , California , United States , North America , Milpitas , Cupertino , Campbell , Los Gatos , Palo Alto , Mountain View , Los Altos , Santa Clara , Sunnyvale